7 facts about Venezuela

1. The currency of Venezuela is the Bolívar fuerte
2. The tallest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is in Venezuela
3. The capital Caracas has the second greatest homicide rate of any large city in the world, with 92 homicides per 100,000 residents
4. Venezuela was the first Spanish American colony to declare independence, in 1811
5. Venezuela translates to "Little Venice" in Spanish and Italian
6. the flor de mayo orchid is Venezuela's national flower
7. 73% of Venzuelan's live less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the coast